GE WSM2780HAWWW Installation guide

Brand: GE

Model: WSM2780HAWWW

Category: Washer dryers

Type: Installation guide

WARNING- POTENTIAL FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD

• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting

to the outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Foil or other easily

punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes restricted in use or during installation.

• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.

Important

• Exhausting the dryer to the outside is required to prevent

large amounts of moisture, lint and other products of

combustion from being blown into the room.

• Service information and wiring diagram located in dryer

access panel.

Tools Required

Slip joint pliers

Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers

Ratchet with 3/8" socket

Carpenter's level

Adjustable wrenches

Pipe thread sealer

Contents:

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE- Page 2

PLUMBING

INFORMATION -- Page 4

ELECTRICAL

INFORMATION -- Page 5

GAS

INFORMATION -- Page 5

EXHAUST

INFORMATION -- Page 6

MOBILE HOME

INSTALLATION -- Page 6

ALCOVE & CLOSET

INSTALLATION -- Page 7

MISCELLANEOUS

REQUIREMENTS -- Page 7

INSIDE

EXHAUSTING -- Page 7

31-1832

Product Dimensions

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3 3/1"

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-- 43" l

29 7/16*

I/IS"

Installation

Unpacking Spacemaker TM

STEP l -- Remove tape and two comer pads

from rear bottom comers of appliance.

STEP 2 m Using the four shipping comer posts,

lay the appliance on its left side so the shipping

base does not rest on the floor.

REARVENT

Pt_ASTIC _rlIPPING ONLY

BLOCK SHIPPING CUPS

8LOCKS

MECHANISM

SHIPPING BOLT

FOAM

SHIPPING

PAD

;HIPPING CAR1(_

CORNER POSTS

STEP 3 -- Remove the foam shipping pad.

STEP 4 m Remove the washer shipping bolt

using the ratchet with 3/8" socket and remove the

plastic spacer block using the slip joint pliers.

STEP 5 -- Return appliance to the upright

position and locate it in the general area to be

installed. Provide enough space at the rear for

installing the water inlet hose.

STEP 6 m Untape and open washer lid.

STEP 7--Remove:

(a) foam tub blocking pad.

(b) foam shipping blocks from rear of unit.

(d) foam dryer support pads.

(e) inlet hoses.

(f) From the back of the washer, remove the

wire shipping, clips securing the drain

hose. Plastic clamps secure the drain hose

to the right side of the washer backsheet.

These clamps form a standpipe to prevent

water siphoning. DO NOT REMOVE

THESE CLAMPS.

INSTALLATION (cont.)

NOTE: The tub blocking pad, shipping bolt and

plastic spacer should be retained for use if the

appliance is transported at a later date.

STEP 8 -- Remove clips holding the following:

Inlet Hoses Drain hose Power cord

Drain Hose Preparation:

STEP 9 -- Form a "U" shape on the end of the

drain hose with the hose pointed toward the

drain.

STEP 10 -- For an installation requiring a

longer drain hose, use WH41 X312 extra long

(108") drain hose. Attach to machine in same

manner as original hose.

Moving SpacemakerTM to OperatingLocation:

STEP 11 -- Remove the 2 screws securing the

access panel to the dryer cabinet. Lift front

access panel until tabs can be disengaged from

dryer cabinet and remove panel.

STEP 11A-- Route inlet hoses, drain hose and

power cord through rear access area for tem-

porary holding when moving appliance to

operating location.

Access Pane_

SCrews

STEP 12 _ To ensure the Laundry Center is

level and solid on all four legs, tilt the Laundry

Center forward so the rear legs are off the ground.

Gently set the Laundry Center back down to allow

the rear legs to self adjust. Place a level on top

of the washer. Check it side to side, then front

to back. Screw the front leveling legs up or down

to ensure the Laundry Center is resting solid on

all four legs (no rocking of the Laundry Center

should exist).

NOTE: Keep leg extension at a minimum to

prevent excessive vibration.

INSTALLATION (cont.)

Connecting to Plumbing Facilities:

CAUTION: Be sure water supply lines have

been thoroughly flushed to remove particles that

might clog the washer filter screens.

STEP 13: -- Check inlet hoses to insure the

rubber washers are installed in each end. (If

your laundry center has the hoses attached to the

water valve, proceed to step 13A). Carefully

connect the inlet hoses to the water valve (on the

left side of the washer cabinet), tighten by hand,

then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR

OVER TIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.

STEP 13A -- Determine which water faucet is

the HOT water faucet and carefully connect the

bottom inlet hose to the HOT water faucet,

tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn

with pliers. Carefully connect the top inlet hose

to the COLD water faucet, tighten by hand, then

tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.

CAUTION: DO NOT CROSS THREAD OR

OVER TIGHTEN THESE CONNECTIONS.

Turn the water on and check for leaks at both

connections.

STEP 13B -- Place formed end of drain hose in

drain facility and secure with cable tie (provided

in literature package).

4 Ft.

NOTE: Drain hose MUST be secured to drain

facility in all cases.

Connecting to Gas Supply:

STEP 14 -- Connect the gas supply to the

dryer. If codes allow, use new flexible metal

tubing (design certified by the American Gas

Association). Be sure there are no kinks. For gas

connections, you MUST usee pipe joint com-

pound resistant to the action of LP gas.

STEP 14A m Remove screws securing safety

cover to dryer and remove safety cover.

(continued)

INSTALLATION (cont.)

STEP 14B-- Ensure the shutoff valve handle in

the dryer is open.

STEP 14C m Open the shutoff valve in the gas

supply line. Test all the connections by brushing

on a soapy water solution. (Liquid detergent also

works well.) Bubbles will show a leak. NEVER

TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITH A FLAME.

OPEN

CAUTION: Be sure electricity is OFF at power

supply source (circuit breaker/fuse box).

STEP 14D -- Plug power cord into electrical

outlet.

IMPORTANT: 120 volt 60 hz AC only electrical

supply is required on a separate 15 ampere circuit

fused by a time delay fuse or circuit breaker.

NOTE:Do not under

anycircumstances

removegrounding

prongfrom plug.

Grounding Prong

(continued)

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INSTALLATION (cont.)

Final Appliance Leveling:

CAUTION: ALL WEIGHT MUST BE

REMOVED FROM APPLIANCE LEVELING

LEG WHILE ADJUSTING. THREADS ON

LEG WILL BE DAMAGED OTHERWISE.

STEP 15 w Again, make sure the appliance rests

firmly on all four legs. No rocking of the

appliance should exist.

Appliance Operational Checkout:

STEP 16--All packing and shipping materials

removed including the washer shipping bolt

and plastic spacer block.

STEP 17 -- Drain hose properly routed -- not

coiled or kinked.

STEP 17A -- Water inlet hoses connected (HOT

to HOT) and tightened securely without kinks.

Turn on water faucets and check for leaks.

STEP 17B-- Exhaust ductwork secured without

leaks by taping all joints.

STEP 17C--Turn on electricity at power source.

STEP 17D-- Turn on washer and dryer and run

through one cycle. Check all hoses for leaks.

Ensure the burner has lit.

NOTE: Before burner will light, it is necessary

for the gas line to be bled of air. If the burner

does not light within 45 seconds the first time the

dryer is turned on, the safety switch will shut off

the burner. If this happens, turn the timer to

"OFF" and wait 5 minutes before making another

attempt to light.

Replacing Front Access Panel:

STEP 18 -- Reinstall safety cover and front

access panel.

STEP 19 -- Place Use and Care Book and

Installation Instructions in location where they

may be found by the customer.

PlumbingInformation

Water Supply Requirements

• HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCETS must

be within 42" of the appliance water inlet

hose connections. The faucets must be 3/4"

garden-hose type so inlet hoses can be

connected.

• WATER PRESSURE--Must be between l0

and 120 pounds per square inch with a max-

imum unbalance pressure, hot vs cold flow-

ing, of 10 pounds per square inch.

• WATER TEMPERATURE --- Water heater

should be set to deliver 140 to 150 F (60 to

66 C) !N THE WASHER when HOT wash

is selected.

SHUT-OFF VALVES -- Both hot and cold

water shut-off valves (faucets) should be

supplied.

LOCATION-- Do not install appliance in an

area where the temperature will fall below

freezing. If appliance is stored or trans-

ported in freezing temperatures, be sure all

water from the fill and drain systems has

been removed.

Drain Requirements

• DRAIN RATE -- The drain or standpipe must

be capable of accepting a discharge at the rate

of 16 gallons per minute.

• DRAIN HEIGHT-- The drain height must be

33" minimum and 96" maximum.

STANDPIPE DIAMETER -- The standpipe

diameter must be 1" minimum. There MUST

be an air gap around the drain hose in the

standpipe. A snug fit can cause a siphoning

action.

SIPHON BREAK KIT -- For a drain facility

less than 33" high, the hose, coupling and

clamps provided in the machine may be used

and in addition, a siphon break MUST be

installed on the back of the machine. Use

Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE KIT.

PUB NO, 31-1832 -4-

ElectricalConnectionInformation

Caution,ForPersonalSafety:

TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AT POWER

SOURCE (CIRCUIT BREAKER / FUSE BOX)

BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING

THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH

THIS APPLIANCE.

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY

GROUNDED.

This appliance must be electrically grounded

in accordance with local codes and ordinances,

or in the absence of local codes, in accordance

with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,

ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-1987.

Electrical Requirements:

• This appliance should be connected to an

individual branch circuit with 120 volt single:

phase 60 Hz electrical service and should be

protected by 15 amp. time-delay fuses or

circuit breakers.

I_LI_J INIIJAL (cont.)

• Installation must meet American National

Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z

223.1--1988 and local codes and ordinances.

• The gas supply line should be 1/2" pipe. A 1/2"

to 3/8" reducer must be used to connect the

dryer to the supply line.

• The gas supply line must have a shut-off valve

preferably within six feet of the dryer.

• A 1/8" NPT plugged tapping, accessible for

test gauge connection, must be installed

immediately upstream of the gas supply

connection.

[-i_W_ The Laundry Center and its

individual shut-off valve must be disconnected

from the gas piping system during any pressure

testing at test pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG

(3.45 KP2).

IAWARNINGI The Laundry Center must be

isolated from the gas supply piping system by

closing its individual manual shut-off valve during

any pressure testing of the gas supply piping

system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2

PSIG (3.45 KP2).

Gas ConnectionInformation

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to alter gas orifice or adjust

burner air shutter. Natural gas input may vary

in some areas from 700 to 1200 B.T.U. per cubic

foot. If gas orifice or burner air shutter are

incorrectly adjusted, serious personal injury and

/ or fire hazard can occur. Your local gas company

will know the qualities of the gas in your area.

Contact your local servicing dealer if burner

adjustment or orifice changes are necessary.

Do not use an open flame for leak testing.

Serious personal injury and / or a fire hazard can

result if an open flame is used to test for gas

leaks. Use a soap and water solution to test all

gas line fittings.

Do not install Laundry Center to an L.P. gas

supply without installing conversion kit. All

Laundry Centers are shipped with a pressure

regulator and natural gas orifice. Using a natural

gas orifice with an L.P. gas supply can result in

personal injury, clothes damage, and / or a fire

hazard. Have a qualified gas technician install

a conversion kit in Laundry Center before use.

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EXHAUST (cont.) EXHAUST (cont.)

Exhaust Duct Length Information

• The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the

exhaust system depends upon the type of

duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust

hood (wall cap) and all conditions noted

below. The maximum allowable length for

both rigid and flexible metal is shown in the

table below. More than three 90 ° turns are

not recommended.

NUMBER

OF 90°

TURNS

EXHAUST

--HOOD TYPE--

A B

46 FT. 37 FT".

38FT. 30FT.

31 FT. 22FT.

24FF. !5FF.

30FT. 24FT.

25FF. 20H'.

20FT. 14FT.

16FT. 10FF.

Rear Vent Only

MAXIMUM LENGTH

of 4" DIAMETER

RIGID METAL DUCT

MAXIMUM LENGTH

OF 4" DIAMETER

FLEXIBLE METAL

DUCT

Hood or Wall Cap

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back

drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resist-

ance to the exhaust airflow and should

require little or no maintenance to prevent

clogging.

• Never install screen over exhaust duct.

• Will caps must be installed at least 12" above

ground level or any other obstruction with

the opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used,

they must be equivalent to a 4" dampered

wall cap in regard to resistance to airflow,

prevention of back drafts and maintenance

required to prevent clogging.

Turns Other Than 90°

• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.

• Two 45 ° turns should be treated as one 90 °.

(continued)

Sealing of Joints

• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.

NOTE: The male end of each section of duct

must point away from the dryer.

• Do not assemble ductwork with fasteners

that extend into the duct. They will service

as a collection point for lint.

• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-

tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with

duct tape.

Insulation

• Ductwork that runs through an unheated

area or is near an air conditioning duct,

should be insulated to reduce condensation

and lint build-up.

PARTS AVAILABLE FROM LOCAL SER-

VICE ORGANIZATION

Rigid Metal Duct Components

WX8X63 4" X I' Duct

WX8X64 4"X 2' Duct

WX8X51 4" Elbow

WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood

• Flexible Metal Duct Components

Kit WX8X66---7' Aluminum duct, 4" hood

and 2 clamps.

WX8X65 7' Aluminum Flexible Duct

WX8X58 4" Clamps (2)

WX8X59 4" Aluminum Hood

Mobile Home Installation

• Installation must conform to Manufactured

Home Construction and Safety Standard,

Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80

• The dryer nmst be exhausted to the outside

with the termination securely fastened to

the mobile home structure.

• The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated

beneath the mobile home.

• The exhaust duct material MUST NOT sup-

port combustion.

CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO

PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCES FOR

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE.

PUB. NO, 31-!832 -6-

Alcove or Closet Installation

SQ. IN.

SO, IN.

• If your dryer is approved for installation in an

alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on

dryer back.

• TO PREVENT LARGE AMOUNTS OF LINT

AND MOISTURE FROM ACCUMU-

LATING AND TO MAINTAIN DRYING

EFFICIENCY, THIS MACHINE MUST BE

EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.

• DO NOT install this appliance with less than

the minimum clearances shown in this chart.

CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO

PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCES FOR

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE

CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL THIS

APPLIANCE IN A CLOSET WITH A SOLID

DOOR.

JAtat_zLt__liikww_rlv.rlr_I For your safety the information in

this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire

or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal in-

jury or loss of life.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any

phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

e if you cannot reach your gas supplier , call the fire

department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified

installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

Door Ventilation Opening

A minimum of 120 square inches of opening,

equally divided at top and bottom is required. Air

openings are required to be unobstructed when a

door is installed. A louvered door with equivalent

air openings for the full length of door is

acceptable.

SQ. IN.

When louvers or registers are placed in door

openings, the free air openings of the louvers or

registers must equal 120 square inches.

Miscellaneous Requirements:

Location

• Appliance must be installed on firm flooring

to minimize vibration during spin cycles.

Concrete flooring is best, but wood base is

sufficient providing floor support meets FHA

standards.

• Appliance should not be installed on rugs or

exposed to the weather.

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GE WSM2780HAWWW Installation guide

Brand: GE

Model: WSM2780HAWWW

Category: Washer dryers

Type: Installation guide

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